Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Rapid City, SD
Listed compensation
$84k-$88k
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Job Description
Gateway Autism Therapies and Education is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals with autism and their families. We believe in nurturing both our clients and our team members through professional development, collaboration, and a strong focus on quality care.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. In this role, you will provide direct services and supervision while helping shape the future of our behavior technician team. You will also mentor Behavior Technicians (BTs) and support their development into Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) through structured training and ongoing supervision.
Location: Remote with travel every 90 days. Must reside and licensed in South Dakota.
Position Overview
As a BCBA at Gateway Autism Therapies and Education, you will lead the development and implementation of individualized ABA programs tailored to each client’s unique needs. You will conduct assessments, supervise staff, train caregivers, and ensure the integrity and effectiveness of treatment plans.
This position is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking clinician who values mentorship, clinical excellence, and person-centered care. You will play a key role in supporting both client progress and staff development.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete initial and ongoing ABA assessments to drive effective, individualized treatment plans
- Conduct parent training to support skill generalization and consistency across environments
- Provide supervision to RBTs (5–10%) and client supervision (10–20%)
- Deliver 1:1 direct observation and supervision sessions
- Implement direct ABA therapy as needed
- Review and analyze data to monitor client progress and make data-driven decisions
- Identify objective, measurable goals based on assessments and data trends
- Collaborate with caregivers and healthcare professionals for well-rounded care
- Develop, implement, and update Comprehensive Response (CR) learning trees
- Lead weekly team meetings with RBTs and Clinical Director
- Participate in bi-weekly meetings with Dr. Ryan for clinical oversight
- Track and support 40-hour RBT training and certification, including competency assessments and ongoing mentorship
Why Join Gateway?
- Opportunities for mentorship and leadership
- Supportive team culture focused on clinical excellence
- Structured path for Behavior Technicians to become RBTs, under your guidance
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Ongoing professional development and CEU opportunities
Requirements
Candidates must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and reside and be licensed in South Dakota. The role requires experience in conducting assessments, providing supervision, and supporting staff development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Rapid City, SD at GATEway Autism Therapies a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,630 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 30% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.1 / 10 · top 10% in applied behavior analysis | ranked against 2,630 Applied Behavior Analysis listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $84k–$88k | Applied Behavior Analysis median $94k (middle half $88k–$101k)197 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 70% remote · 30% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$86k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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